Pink Lemonade Cupcakes
I’ve got sweet and tangy, farm-stand fresh Pink Lemonade Cupcakes for you today. So pull up a front porch rocker and get ready to enjoy the appeal of this summertime sensation.
Summertime encompasses so many wonderful things…
Warm lazy evenings on the deck. Swimming pools. Spaghetti straps and tanned legs. Casual parties. Beach trips. Backyard grilling. Fresh seasonal produce. Iced tea and lemonade. Lots of laughter.
We’ve got some exciting travel plans this summer, but we also plan to do a lot of lounging at home, enjoying the sun and the season’s bounty.
Last week I had my first summer trip, a visit to a dairy farm in Minnesota with my friends at Land O’Lakes. Land O’Lakes invited me to come meet one of their co-op farm families, Sadie and Glen (and their sweet kids) from Blue Diamond Dairy.
Sadie and Glen are farmers, parents, and Sadie is a fellow blogger. Both Glen and Sadie work countless hours pursuing their passion, to support their family and raise their children on a working farm.
Glen and Sadie taught us how to milk cows by hand and with special milking pumps. After our lesson we had a hand-milking competition.
As you can imagine, Ree The Pioneer Woman blew us all out of the water.
I did ok though…
We went out to the pasture at Blue Diamond Dairy to see where the cows spend their time in the warm months of Minnesota.
Helen, one of the friendliest cows I’ve ever met, became the bell of the ball by getting close and personal with us.
Here she is, coming to say hi.
Photos of me from Bridget of Bake at 350.
Helen is quite a kisser.
Check out this amazing shot from Jessica The Novice Chef, as Helen gives Maria’s baby a smooch.
Sadie and Glen were so gracious to host us on this marvelous day. I will never forget their hospitality… or Helen.
From left to right: Sadie, Maria, Ree, Me, Jessica, Brenda, Joanne, Bridget, Julie and Jenny.
After our farm tour, we spent a day exploring the Land O’Lakes headquarters and playing in the test kitchens. Not only did we learn all about what makes Land O’Lakes our nation’s top butter producer, but we were able to taste the difference ourselves…
I will happily be a taste-tester for Land O’Lakes anytime they ask.
Before I headed home we made a marvelous summer treat in the Land O’Lakes kitchen, Rhubarb Pie Pops.
Just look at these!
You can get the pie pop recipe we made here, and I also have a special summer treat to share with you today!
One of my favorite summertime treats is fresh pink lemonade.
Regular lemonade is wonderful too, but something about the pale blushing color of pink lemonade makes it seem like a little celebration in a glass.
And since pink lemonade makes me feel like I’m celebrating, I thought it appropriate to turn this sweet seasonal beverage into pink lemonade cupcakes, perfect for summertime parties.
These tangy pink lemonade cupcakes are made with creamy Land O Lakes® Butter in Half Sticks and fresh aromatic lemons. Using the zest and the juice of the lemons (in both the cake and frosting) creates an intense fresh lemon essence that is hard to beat.
I love using Land O Lakes® Butter in Half Sticks for cupcakes and frosting recipes, because they are perfectly portioned so I don’t have extra nubs of butter tucked away in the fridge.
The buttery base makes these pink lemonade cakes tender and light, and the frosting adds a creamy decadent layer of zingy goodness to round out each cupcake’s lemony appeal.
With a vibrant flavor reminiscent of summertime, Pink Lemonade Cupcakes taste like little bites of sunshine… with sprinkles!
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Oh my goodness!!! These are the cutest, most perfect summer cupcakes! LOVE.
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It looks like you had SO much fun! That picture of the cow kissing Maria’s baby is amazing!
And these cupcakes look incredible! I love pink lemonade, but have never had it in a cupcake….and we all know cupcakes make everything better! Pinned :)
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these sound perfect for summer!! Love the picture of the cow kissing Maria’s belly! lol
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Looks like so much fun! I love the pic of the cow cozying up to Maria’s belly. These cupcakes look amazing.
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Wow! These will be a hit with the kids but they’re almost too pretty to eat!
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Ahhhh, loved your cute little cupcakes! See ya tomorrow!!
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These are so fun!! I love pink colors! :)
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those are a summer must make for sure! And this poctures/looks like you guys had so much fun!
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Love seeing you gals milk the cows! Fun summery cupcakes!
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I can’t decide which I like more….the cupcakes or Helen. One side you have the porch sittin’ on the other you have the smoochin’. I think I’ll just have both.
Gorgeous day. Gorgeous treats!
Have a wonderful week!
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Cute cow + cute cupcakes = awesome post!
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Looks like a fun trip! Love the cupcakes :)
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Such a fun trip and loved your cupcakes!
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These are SO pretty and I love the pink lemonade flavor!
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I promise you this. I will make these for our girls before the summer is over. These were so delicious and fun! It was great to see you here in MN last week – have an awesome summer!
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OMG! These cupcakes are fantastic! Looks like you gals had a blast!
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So fun! Love the pink! And the cow! :)
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These may be the prettiest cupcakes ever! I LOVE lemon, so can’t wait to make these! Your trip sounds like a blast! Helen is adorable…I want one! :)
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These cupcakes are the cutest, Sommer! Nothing screams summertime like pink lemonade :) and I loved seeing your Kitchen Convo pictures — I want to play with cows and you and Ree on a farm! How fun!!
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Best shot of Maria ever!! These cupcakes are so adorable Sommer- they make me so happy!
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love, love, love the combo of tart and sweet…these are perfection…and so pretty, too!
Loved getting to visit with you last week! Yay, butter!
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If I use unsalted butter, how much salt should I add?
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Sommer — June 16th, 2014 @ 12:45 pm
Hi Kim, 1/2 teaspoon should do it!
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Love love our yellow wellies! I’m obsessed! These cupcakes were sooo good!!
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oh my goodness! I love these cupcakes and all the photos from your trip to MN! :) I just made a pink lemonade cake last friday for a guest post for july!!! we loved it so I know these cupcakes are fabulous!!! pinned and love these!
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Want to make these to go with my daughter’s 3rd birthday party. I am doing a mermaid cake and these would be cute to place around for a second option. My question, are you just mentioning the lemons for the zest and juice or are you making the candy lemon slices with them? It’s not completely clear. Also, is the zest necessary? Every time I use zest in something I get those slivers and it turns me off. Any tips or tricks? Thanks. They are beautiful.
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Sommer — June 16th, 2014 @ 12:41 pm
Hi Lauree, I bought lemon candies for the tops; I did not make them. As for the zest, you can definitely omit it, but the lemon flavor won’t be as vibrant.
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Lauree K — June 19th, 2014 @ 10:32 am
Thanks.
Wendy Martin — June 16th, 2014 @ 9:38 pm
Make sure you zest with a planer and not a greater. Then you won’t get divers of lemon in your cakes or frosting! The zest really does make the whole thing, so leaving it in is best!
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Lauree K — June 19th, 2014 @ 10:32 am
Thanks.
OMG, you meet Ree!!?? Lucky!! She is among my top five favorite famous people!
I have been craving lemon cake all day. These look amazing! Can’t wait to try it!
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Hi,
Cup cakes looks so yummy
My is that ,I have gas oven so how much temperature I have to cook cupcakes. ?
Thank you
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These cupcakes look amazing! I love the color!
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These cupcakes are just so cute!
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It looks like you had an amazing time at the farm. Love the chic yellow boots. Wow, that is one friendly cow. These cupcakes are causing my mouth to water. Mmm, that fluffy frosting… Pinned.
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Love your sweet cupcakes. And looks like a fun trip! I got cow kisses from Cabot Creamery cows too. :)
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These cupcakes are perfect for summer! So cute! And your trip out the the farm looks like you all had a blast!
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I’m in love these cupcakes! I’m planning my baby girl’s first birthday party & I think I’m going to go with a pink lemonade, pink & yellow kind of theme. Will you share where you bought the candy wedges for the tops? They’re so cute!
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Sommer — June 18th, 2014 @ 2:22 pm
Hi Cheryl! I found them at an old-time general store here in Asheville, but you can probably find something similar at a large grocery store, or order them online.
http://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Lemon-Fruit-Jell-Slices/dp/B007BK0YTO/ref=pd_sim_sbs_gro_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1VP7XFWZG5F5D6VMSX11
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I have a massive craving for these cupcakes again! I love how zingy they were. It was so great to see you in MN and I can’t wait to see you in your hometown in August!
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Love these cupcakes, I need at least 3!
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Sommer! These are so adorable!! How festive for summer!
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Thank you so much for visiting our farm, Sommer. It was so much fun to meet you. And to try your cupcakes. Glen’s dad raved about these cupcakes for days. Thanks, too, for your kind comments and the link love. :)
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What tip did you use to pipe the icing?
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Woa, it is so awesome
I love this cake and I will make it tomorrow
Thanks
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Pink perfection!
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Hallo what color of food coloring did u use?
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I am so excited to try these! I’m an American expat currently living in Northern Ireland and we are hosting a 4th of July celebration next weekend and I can’t wait to serve these! Nothing says “America” like real lemonade and BBQ ;)
I’m going to serve mine with the candies lemon wedges and a strawberry twizzler “straw” :)
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I was looking for a fresh summer cupcake for a party next week. I fell in love at first sight with yours. Around here, I can only get my hands on Meyers lemon in March and April. Could I use normal lemons instead or should I change the quantities?
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Can I use regular lemons instead? If so, will it be the same amount of juice and zest? Thank you!
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Sommer — July 10th, 2014 @ 1:24 pm
Hi Adrienne, Yes! Meyer lemons have a softer floral quality, but regular lemon work just fine. :)
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My goodness, these are absolutely beautiful. They remind me of a more sophisticated version of the little ‘fairy cakes’ I used to eat at childhood parties. :-)
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I’m going to make some of those cupcakes it was hard to find a recipe for them without frozen lemonade in them
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My daughter and I had a great time making these last night. The frosting was amazing but the cake lacked flavor and was a bit dense. We were bummed.
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Loved the recipe! If anyone is not wanting to use food coloring, I added about 7 raspberries into the cake batter and about 5 to the icing and it came out pink and added a great raspberry taste:)
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